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FAA, Boeing Declare Fuel Switch Locks Safe After Deadly 787 Crash
Following a Boeing 787-8 crash in India that killed 260, the FAA and Boeing declared fuel switch locks safe on July 11, despite a preliminary report raising questions and Air India's admission of not following a 2018 FAA advisory recommending inspections of these switches.
FAA, Boeing Declare Fuel Switch Locks Safe After Deadly 787 Crash
Following a Boeing 787-8 crash in India that killed 260, the FAA and Boeing declared fuel switch locks safe on July 11, despite a preliminary report raising questions and Air India's admission of not following a 2018 FAA advisory recommending inspections of these switches.
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36% Bias Score
Near-Miss at Reagan Airport: Air Force Jets, Delta Flight Come Dangerously Close
On March 28th, a last-minute change in the timing of a military flyover at Arlington National Cemetery caused four Air Force T-38 jets to come dangerously close to a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 departing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 3:15 p.m., due to communication failures between ai...
Near-Miss at Reagan Airport: Air Force Jets, Delta Flight Come Dangerously Close
On March 28th, a last-minute change in the timing of a military flyover at Arlington National Cemetery caused four Air Force T-38 jets to come dangerously close to a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 departing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 3:15 p.m., due to communication failures between ai...
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24% Bias Score
FAA Nominee Grilled on Safety Issues After Fatal Crash
President Trump's FAA nominee, Bryan Bedford, testified before the Senate, facing questions about aviation safety following a fatal January helicopter crash at Reagan National Airport that killed 67, outdated air traffic control systems, and pilot hour requirements.
FAA Nominee Grilled on Safety Issues After Fatal Crash
President Trump's FAA nominee, Bryan Bedford, testified before the Senate, facing questions about aviation safety following a fatal January helicopter crash at Reagan National Airport that killed 67, outdated air traffic control systems, and pilot hour requirements.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Removes U.S. Supersonic Flight Restrictions
President Trump issued an executive order removing restrictions on supersonic flights over U.S. land, benefiting Boom Supersonic, whose Overture airliner aims for commercial operations despite sustainability concerns regarding fuel consumption.
Trump Executive Order Removes U.S. Supersonic Flight Restrictions
President Trump issued an executive order removing restrictions on supersonic flights over U.S. land, benefiting Boom Supersonic, whose Overture airliner aims for commercial operations despite sustainability concerns regarding fuel consumption.
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48% Bias Score
Newark Airport Grounded by FAA Staffing Shortage
Newark Airport faced a ground stop and delays on Wednesday due to FAA staffing issues, averaging 27-minute delays for arriving flights within 1000 nautical miles; this follows months of disruptions caused by air traffic control outages, runway construction, and staff shortages.
Newark Airport Grounded by FAA Staffing Shortage
Newark Airport faced a ground stop and delays on Wednesday due to FAA staffing issues, averaging 27-minute delays for arriving flights within 1000 nautical miles; this follows months of disruptions caused by air traffic control outages, runway construction, and staff shortages.
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48% Bias Score
FedEx 757 Emergency Landing Reveals Maintenance, Documentation Failures
A FedEx Boeing 757 made an emergency landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 4, 2023, after a hydraulic system failure caused by a damaged hose and a broken wire in the backup system prevented the landing gear from deploying, resulting in the plane skidding off the runway; all three crew member...
FedEx 757 Emergency Landing Reveals Maintenance, Documentation Failures
A FedEx Boeing 757 made an emergency landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 4, 2023, after a hydraulic system failure caused by a damaged hose and a broken wire in the backup system prevented the landing gear from deploying, resulting in the plane skidding off the runway; all three crew member...
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20% Bias Score
FAA Academy Expands Training to Combat Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The FAA Academy near Oklahoma City is expanding training by almost 30% to address a critical air traffic controller shortage, graduating students to fill over 3,000 jobs, a response to a recent deadly midair collision.
FAA Academy Expands Training to Combat Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The FAA Academy near Oklahoma City is expanding training by almost 30% to address a critical air traffic controller shortage, graduating students to fill over 3,000 jobs, a response to a recent deadly midair collision.
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36% Bias Score
Senate Questions Republic Airways CEO's FAA Nomination Amid Safety Concerns
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford's nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faced Senate questioning Wednesday over his company's attempt to lower pilot training standards, amidst renewed safety concerns and air traffic control system issues.
Senate Questions Republic Airways CEO's FAA Nomination Amid Safety Concerns
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford's nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faced Senate questioning Wednesday over his company's attempt to lower pilot training standards, amidst renewed safety concerns and air traffic control system issues.
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36% Bias Score
FAA Nominee Criticizes Agency's Safety Record Amidst Systemic Challenges
President Trump's FAA nominee, Bryan Bedford, sharply criticized the agency's safety record and leadership in a pre-hearing questionnaire, citing a "profound lack of trust" and failures to modernize air traffic systems; this follows a recent midair collision and comes amid concerns over aging infras...
FAA Nominee Criticizes Agency's Safety Record Amidst Systemic Challenges
President Trump's FAA nominee, Bryan Bedford, sharply criticized the agency's safety record and leadership in a pre-hearing questionnaire, citing a "profound lack of trust" and failures to modernize air traffic systems; this follows a recent midair collision and comes amid concerns over aging infras...
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52% Bias Score
FAA Aims to Resolve Newark Airport Tech Issues by October
Acting FAA head Chris Rocheleau stated that the agency aims to resolve Newark Liberty International Airport's technological issues and staffing problems by October, following recent air traffic control outages caused by aging infrastructure and staffing shortages; a new fiber optic cable and complet...
FAA Aims to Resolve Newark Airport Tech Issues by October
Acting FAA head Chris Rocheleau stated that the agency aims to resolve Newark Liberty International Airport's technological issues and staffing problems by October, following recent air traffic control outages caused by aging infrastructure and staffing shortages; a new fiber optic cable and complet...
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32% Bias Score
Newark Airport Runway Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Newark Liberty International Airport's $121 million runway 4L-22R rehabilitation project, initially slated to finish June 15, will reopen Monday, thirteen days ahead of schedule, easing congestion and improving operations after significant April and May disruptions caused partly by the construction ...
Newark Airport Runway Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Newark Liberty International Airport's $121 million runway 4L-22R rehabilitation project, initially slated to finish June 15, will reopen Monday, thirteen days ahead of schedule, easing congestion and improving operations after significant April and May disruptions caused partly by the construction ...
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36% Bias Score
FedEx 757 Crash Landing Reveals Systemic Maintenance Issues
A FedEx Boeing 757 crash-landed at Chattanooga Airport on October 4, 2023, after a hydraulic hose leak disabled the landing gear and a broken wire prevented the backup system from working; the crew safely evacuated, but subsequent investigations revealed inconsistencies in maintenance documentation ...
FedEx 757 Crash Landing Reveals Systemic Maintenance Issues
A FedEx Boeing 757 crash-landed at Chattanooga Airport on October 4, 2023, after a hydraulic hose leak disabled the landing gear and a broken wire prevented the backup system from working; the crew safely evacuated, but subsequent investigations revealed inconsistencies in maintenance documentation ...
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16% Bias Score
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